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Independent film 'Dihadi' makers flag similarities with India's Oscar entry 'Homebound'

Makers of independent film 'Dihadi' shared an Instagram post comparing scenes from their film with those from 'Homebound', sparking debate online. They, however, clarified the reel wasn't meant as an allegation, saying, "[It]...was made to bring awareness for small budget films." Homebound was shortlisted for Oscars, but failed to secure a nomination in Best International Feature Film category.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
10:12 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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Uber partners with Nvidia, plans robotaxis in 28 cities by 2028

Uber's partnership with Nvidia to deploy robotaxis across 28 cities by 2028 has alleviated Wall Street's concerns about the company falling behind in autonomous technology. Bank of America Corporation (BofA) maintained a 'Buy' rating with a $103 price target, highlighting that a growing roster of AV suppliers makes the outlook more favourable for Uber in the medium term.
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10:10 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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Who is Iran's Ali Larijani, whom Israel claims to have killed?

Israel on Tuesday claimed it had killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, a veteran of the Revolutionary Guards and Iran's de facto wartime leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death. He was born in Iraq in 1957 to a prominent Shia cleric close to Islamic Republic's founder Ayatollah Khomeini. The 67-year-old was seen as a trusted and loyal lieutenant of Khamenei.
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News By: Udit Gupta
10:09 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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Who is Matthew VanDyke, American filmmaker linked to CIA held over anti-India terror activities?

US national Matthew VanDyke was arrested with six Ukrainian mercenaries for allegedly conspiring to carry out terrorist activities against India. VanDyke, often called a CIA asset, is a documentary filmmaker who also joined rebel fighters during 2011 Libyan civil war and got jailed. He founded Sons of Liberty International, which provides military training to local armed groups in conflict zones.
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10:06 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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White House releases statement after Trump's counterterrorism body chief resigns over Iran war

After US' Counterterrorism Centre chief Joseph Kent resigned stating that "Iran posed no imminent threat to US", White House released a statement. "This is the same false claim that Democrats and some in the liberal media have been repeating over and over...President Trump...had strong and compelling evidence that Iran was going to attack the US first," it stated.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
10:25 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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PM Modi speaks to UAE President, discusses Middle East war

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he spoke to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and conveyed "advance Eid greetings". "We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Reiterated India's strong condemnation of all attacks on the UAE that have resulted in loss of innocent lives and damage to civilian infrastructure," PM Modi stated.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
10:21 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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Israel releases another pic of Netanyahu, shows him pointing at Strait of Hormuz

The Israeli government has released yet another picture of PM Benjamin Netanyahu as rumours continue circulating about his death, with several critics calling his videos "AI-generated". In the latest pic, Netanyahu was seen pointing at the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly during a cabinet meeting. In contrast to his previous videos, recently released by Israel, Netanyahu was seen wearing a suit.
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News By: Ashley Paul
10:20 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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Pakistan releases footage of airstrikes on Kabul that killed 400 people

Pakistan has released footage of airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kabul and Nangarhar. Afghanistan has claimed that around 400 people were killed and 250 were injured after the Pakistani military carried out the airstrike targeting a hospital. India has condemned Pakistan over the Kabul attack, calling it a "barbaric, cowardly and unconscionable act of violence".
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10:43 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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Tim Cook denies retirement rumours, says he loves Apple

Apple CEO Tim Cook shut down retirement rumours on 'Good Morning America,' stating he loves his job "deeply" and cannot imagine life without Apple. This contradicts reports suggesting he might transition to chairman. As Apple nears its 50th anniversary, Cook, who has been CEO for nearly 15 years, reaffirmed his commitment to leading the tech giant.
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RCB sale enters final round with 2 bidders left

The sale of RCB, a subsidiary of Diageo's United Spirits, has entered the final stage with two parties submitting binding bids, The Indian Express reported. Swedish private equity firm EQT has placed a significant bid, while the other bidder is a consortium involving Ranjan Pai of Manipal Hospitals. Glazers, co-owners of Manchester United, and Adar Poonawalla have dropped out.
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10:37 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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Mel Schilling reveals stage 4 colon cancer that has metastasised

Mel Schilling revealed her colon cancer has metastasised to her lungs and brain after two years of treatment, highlighting the dangers of stage 4 disease. Metastasis occurs when cancer spreads through the blood or lymph to other organs. Her story underscores the importance of early detection, screening, and recognising colon cancer symptoms before they progress.
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10:56 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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Rain likely in Delhi in next 3 days, yellow alert issued

Light rain is expected in Delhi between March 18 and 20, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. A yellow alert has been issued for March 20 with rain and strong winds expected. Hailstorms may also occur in isolated pockets, with intensity and spread of rainfall expected to be higher on March 20 due to influence of a western disturbance, experts said.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
11:04 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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US warship reportedly carrying troops to Middle East seen near Singapore: Report

Amid the US-Iran war, the US Navy’s USS Tripoli, which is a massive assault vessel, was tracked off Singapore, a News18 report said. The vessel is possibly carrying thousands of Marines and sailors to the Middle East, the report added. The ship was spotted approaching the Malacca Strait at the southwestern edge of the South China Sea on Tuesday morning.
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11:03 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

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Kamath questions why banking apps need access to SMS & contacts, says 'They make no sense'

Billionaire Nithin Kamath questioned why banking apps force users to give them permissions to access SMS, phone and contact details of users. "I don't use net banking apps on my phone because the mandatory permissions they ask for make no sense," Kamath said, adding, "Not seeking invasive...permissions is...global benchmark for cybersecurity." He said apps seek permissions in "name of security".
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News By: Ashley Paul
01:22 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026

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Businessman open-sources 'dream AI team' that may help a single person build entire company

US-based businessman Michael Sitarzewski open-sourced an entire company of AI agents called 'The Agency'. The Agency offers specialised AI agents, each with a separate personality, for 155 different jobs. Called the "dream team", The Agency was born out of a Reddit thread, was built after months of iteration and may potentially allow a single person to build an entire company.
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News By: Ashley Paul
07:00 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026

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Larijani, Iran's de facto leader after Khamenei's death, dead in US-Israel strikes: IRGC

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that the country's security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in airstrikes carried out by US and Israel, Iranian media reported. Larijani was considered as Iran's de facto leader after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel airstrike. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier called Larijani "boss" of the IRGC.
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08:06 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026

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'I am alive,' says Netanyahu as he posts video amid death reports

Amid reports of his death, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday posted a video, meeting US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, stating, "I'm alive." Netanyahu also took a dig at one of his videos that reports claimed was AI-generated, as it reportedly showed six fingers in one of Netanyahu's hands, remarking, "We shake hands with five fingers in each hand."
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News By: Jayant Singh
08:28 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026

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US releases deportation poster with Taj Mahal on it

The US Department of Homeland Security released a deportation poster with Taj Mahal on it. "Fly to India for free. Self-deport through the CBP Home app," the poster read. "It is an opportunity for illegal aliens to receive cost-free travel, forgiveness of any failure to depart fines, and a $2,600 exit bonus," the department said.
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News By: Ankush Verma
08:41 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026

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Result of AFCON final overturned 2 months later over Senegal's walk-off, Morocco crowned champs

Senegal have been stripped of their AFCON title after CAF upheld Morocco's appeal following the final on January 18. Senegal players had walked off in protest over a late penalty decision. They returned after which Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed penalty and Senegal recorded 1-0 win in extra time. CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the final, handing Morocco a 3-0 win.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:31 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026

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Iran's security chief Ali Larijani's son, deputy also killed in Israeli attack: Report

The Israeli strike that killed Iran's National Security Chief Ali Larijani has also killed his son, who served as his special assistant, and his deputy at the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Bateni, said a report. Qassem Qoreishi, deputy head of the Basij paramilitary organisation, was also killed in the Israeli strike on the Basij meeting, reports added.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
08:56 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026

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